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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

4

City Attorney Notified of Kansas Telephone Apprenticeship to Reopen Case

Walter Thiele, city attorney, was notified by Kansas Telephone Co that it will file December 13 with the Court of Industrial Relations for permission to take additional testimony in the increased rates case heard recently at the Douglas county courthouse. H. Kepler, local manager, received the same notice. If granted, a new hearing date may be set. The company has not yet filed its brief with the industrial court. At the October 18 hearing the court gave twenty days to file the brief, with a December 1 extension granted on the company's request. The city would then have twenty days to answer and may seek further extension. The notice implies the company is not ready to present its case inside the existing proceedings.

Walter Thiele Kansas Telephone Company Douglas County Court House Court of Industrial Relations H. &. Kepler Kansas Telephone, Company Kepler Telephone Company Thiele

Christmas displays and local updates in Lawrence

In Lawrence, a Wednesday meeting yields a $10 donation to the Lawrence Hospital. A white and green Christmas pergola decorates Weaver store sidewalk. An early doll ar display features Kennedy’s store window. Roads remain rough, winter wheat shows final in Douglas County, Kiwanis aims to elect officers, and government weighs higher taxes on goods. Gas, water, and electric bills due tomorrow. Paper mill workers back at work. Rotary and Chamber of Commerce plan a joint noon meeting next Wednesday.

Lawrence Lawrence Snemignin Hospital Rotary Clu Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Comerce Tooms

Local notes from Midland and area on visits and ailments

Mrs John Hawk travels to Pittsburgh for a visit with friends and relatives. Mrs A W Garvin returns from Columbia Missouri after visiting daughter Ruth. Miss Evelyn Blaylock visits Pea City for a short time. Ollie Coffman missed two weeks of school due to illness. Ruth Garvin returns home after attending the Argie Missouri game and contracting scarlet fever. she is recovering and cannot resume work at A C before next semester. Pearl Corder spends the weekend with her mother. Mr Cunningham sells his arm. W M Campbell visits Kansas City to treat his eye after cataract removal. recovery described as tedious yet successful. Mrs H M Corder and Dare Corder visit friends at Rock Creek. Walter Wood of Montana visiting his parents. Mrs Chas Belt dies in Lawrence after months of heart trouble. survived by husband and young son. Nearby residents attend Oak Ridge pie social. Blaylock on business in Kansas City. Wallace Corder attends Lawrence Business College. Dr and Mrs Stark and daughter from Oklahoma visit the Weibel home. Grange meets at the CPA Hall Friday night.

John Hawk A. C Pearl Corder Cunningham W. M. Campbell Kansity H. M. Corder Dare Corder Ck Creek Walter Wood Montana M. A. Wood Chas. Belt Lawrence Belt Fons Fred Lewis Oklahoma John ‘Weibel C. P. A. ‘Hall

Five vagrants arraigned as Mayo retires marks end of era

Five dark skinned guests of the city faced the police judge C C Stewart this morning on vagrancy charges and denied them. Shug Coats asked for a 30 day suspension. Lawrence was remanded to jail for trial Saturday with bond set at 500. Fred Miller and Willie Roberts failed to post a 100 bond. Pliny Strode’s trial is set for Friday. Admiral Mayo retires after 47 years of service. Kenner to Mrs Kelsey for $2000 and transfers of real estate noted. Christmas magazine subscriptions advertised by City Drug Store. Mrs Veatch and Mrs Sebinsen of Kansas City visiting relatives in Lawrence.

C. C. Stewart

Christmas gift ideas and local shopping guide

Peggy Prim writes of December gift options with items from local shops Fischer's Cher’s athletic goods Ober’s athletic dept and The Merry Christmas Shop. The piece promotes Pyrex dishes electric toasters Verns records and festive sale items plus a Bazaar at Mrs Yarrison’s and Merrycant table Shop offering varied gift ideas.

Rhode Island

Missouri Tigers Begin Practice Ahead of Hard MVC Schedule

Missouri University starts practice for the coming winter season with about forty athletes and fifteen vying for varsity spots. Captain elect Tidge Browning and guard Pookey Wacker return, while coach J Craig Ruby leads with Clevenger coaching. Dr. Allen proposes a state sport week after football season to boost skill development.

Columbia Missouri University Oklahoma Ames Dratwill Matquad Star Center Washington Missouri J. Craig Ruby Clevenger

Officials' school to train high school basketball referees

Dr F Allen announces an officials' school to develop high school basketball referees for experience and to meet athletic department needs at the University. Interested students should contact him. plan includes scrimmages and practical coursework. Also mentions Swadley in Wisconsin and a Lake Forest Construction Company posting. Red Wood Box Chocolates noted at Rankin's Drug Store.

F. “. Allen Allen Rankin’s Drug Store

Fragmentary medical note on kidney and bladder symptoms

Fragmented text mentions kidneys filtering blood and bladder irritation with burning sensation and profuse flow. It references difficulty and pain, with garbled phrases suggesting a medical diagnosis or symptoms but lacks clear patient or context.

Olive Tablets and McMullin Tonic Health Claims

An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a quick relief for constipation and liver issues, promising no calomel and gentle action with nightly use. It also markets McMullin’s Tonic as a fast, powerful remedy for flu and bronchial complaints, claiming rapid relief and germ-fighting effects.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

State Sport Week Planned for K U

State Sport Week will be held next year to promote high school athletics and link athletes with the University of Kansas. Dr. F Allen notes plans shifted due to scheduling, aiming to make Lawrence a Kansas sport hub. Players would receive coaching on team management from Lunborg and instruction from Mandeville and Captain Nettles on quarterback play and tackle duties.

Tme F. €. Allen Allen Lawrence Kansas Lunborg Mandeville Nettles

Peterson Ointment Co. claims eczema relief in Buffalo ad

An old newspaper advertisement promotes Peterson Ointment Co. of Buffalo offering relief for itching eczema, old sores and piles. It touts a money-back guarantee and urges readers to buy a large box for 60 cents with orders filled locally.

Aavs Peterson Buffalo Packlin N.Y Katte Zema Alex. Lette A. Deave Frenma Tsuffalo

Fall Fatal to Oil Worker Roberts in Wichita

A Wichita oil rigger named Andrew J. Roberts aged 34 died after a twenty foot fall from a platform. He grabbed a plank edge, a fellow worker aided him with a ladder, but Roberts fell to the concrete, fracturing his skull. He died shortly after at a Wichita hospital.

Wichita Kan Andrew J. Roberts Roberts

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X. J. Kennedy Orth Douglas County Kiwanis Club W. E. Craig Kennedy Marvin Herr Midland Coats IS A Released Iral H. T. Mayo U. S Ie Navy J. J. Kenner Rosa i Kelsey Vermont St Lawre Marion T. Tenney John Kelsey North N. E Taub City Drug Store Minnie Ivins and Sons Ernest and Oliver Chanute LW Sd Topeka F. B. Davis F. N Raymond F. B. Johnson Ottawa University Tom Veatch D .W. Sebinsen Kansas City FT Moore Irs S. D. Bishop Adele Omussell Marks & Son Ladihe Phillips’ Store Lucifer Brown Jaribel Lupton Noa Douglas Electric Co. i Leora Gunning Eavenworth Tousands Xmas Cigars City Aldridge Doug Peggy Prim Fischer's Holiday Old Top Ober Athletic Goods Wys Cher’s Athletic Goods Department Presbyterian Bazaar Peery Kansas Electric Utilities Co Ideal Ideal Clothing Merrycant Table Shop Wm. W. Russ D. D Rock Springs Wyoming Logan Moore Lumber Co Tigers Lassette Lonborg Urlaub Dr. Allen OW. Swadley Kev Lake Forest Construction Company Journal-World Hester & Roberts America Améd Agal- Says Vet Jaye McMullin Tsiden McMullin Co Sedat Mo K. U Carter Tire & Battery CO Fisk Goodrich and Oldfield Bill Felder Edgar A. Guest Ohio Street F. B. McColloch New Yor Welen Lolland Shimmons Bros Jos Co Cartee Lawrence Oil and Grease Co ILY Kansas Electrical Utilities Estonic
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